Arab Spring states revel in Olympic pride
The Egyptians are keen to show that they too have managed to field a team despite the crises that have convulsed the world's most populous Arab state
July 31, 2012 9:37
Saudi development fund to lend Tunisia $220 million
The Saudi Fund for Development will extend a total of about $220 million to Tunisia in low-interest loans, Tunisia's Investment and International Cooperation Ministry said, as the North African country seeks to recover from last year's revolution.
July 14, 2012 9:01
Signs of Tunisian recovery-IMF official
Signs of revival in Tunisian economy; Tourism, foreign investment coming back; No request for IMF financing
May 27, 2012 12:12
Tunisia seeks extradition of Ben Ali, traces hidden assets
Tunisia's justice minister said on Tuesday he suspected Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was still benefiting from funds stashed abroad 16 months after his overthrow and urged Saudi Arabia to extradite the former president for trial.
May 23, 2012 12:02
The best city to live in the Arab World
Saneou Al Hadath releases its annual best cities to live in report—don’t hold your breath on finding out who ranks number 1.
March 13, 2012 3:58
Tunisian court fines newspaper publisher over photo
A Tunisian court fined a newspaper publisher 1,000 dinars ($665)on Thursday for printing a photograph of a footballer frolicking with his nude girlfriend, raising fears of a media crackdown by the country's new Islamist rulers.
March 10, 2012 5:01
Tunisian Parliament bloc proposes Islamic constitution
The third-largest party in Tunisia's constituent assembly, charged with writing a new constitution, proposed on Monday a draft document based on Islamic law which will likely alarm the country's secularists.
February 21, 2012 4:39
Tunisians celebrate their revolution one year on
First anniversary of revolt that launched "Arab Spring"; Celebrations mirror "people power" spirit of revolt; UN chief hails Tunisians' courage
January 15, 2012 2:42
Arab media anxious over Egypt vote, Syria
Arab media coverage of Egypt's first democratic elections reflected nervousness over a historic vote that could raise pressure for more reforms and bring to power Islamists who could change traditional foreign policies.
November 29, 2011 2:22Tunisia economy grew 1.5 percent in Q3
Tunisia's economy grew by 1.5 percent in the third quarter of the year but overall growth in 2011 will be close to zero, central bank governor Mustafa Kamel Nabli said on Thursday.
November 24, 2011 2:20
Rock the vote: Egyptian economy hangs on election results
Egypt needs to lure back foreign investors to alleviate pressure on domestic banks. Even with the promise of Gulf aid, the country’s fortunes hang on its upcoming elections.
November 3, 2011 2:12
Tunisia’s Ennahda likely to back an open economy
Ennahda makes effort to reassure business community; Party is free market oriented but could ally with leftists; Islamists could attract Gulf Arab investment as Europe suffers
October 29, 2011 6:28
OPTIMISTIC: Tunisian Economic Recovery Is Reason For Optimism
The IIF reckons that Tunisia could grow by at least 4 percent next year. That's equivalent to its pre-unrest rate -- but this time the benefits should be more widely felt.
October 24, 2011 2:08Tunisia Islamists storm university over veil ban
University refused to enrol woman in full-face veil; Religious tension mounting as election approaches; Women stage counter-protest against religious violence
October 9, 2011 11:15
Arab Facebook users reach 27.7M as Arab Spring fuels social media growth
The more governments block access, the bigger social media users grow, according to study, which registers 30 per cent increase in Facebook users in the Arab World for Q1 2011.
June 8, 2011 4:11
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Kuwait: expats sent packing
The state plans to get tough and reduce the number of foreign residents.
May 20, 2013 5:05
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
A maid's wage
An FNC member to argue that minimum wages are 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43